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> I am faced with a dilemma regarding a job offer. I worked for a
> "dot com"
> company for one year beginning in July of 2000. As was the fate of
> the great
> majority of dot coms, I was laid off the following year. I received
> a generous severance package, and, although the majority of the
> company was
> laid off, a small amount (35) stayed behind to retool the
> technology and attempt to re-emerge.
The ones who stayed behind...while you worked for the company, did
you respect them? Do you believe that if they had their way, they'd
make the decisions you would?
> that the investors and board are on board with. They are offering a
> generous package, and I am at a point in my current job where job
Is it a reasonable package or is it too good to be true. In other
words, while it may be generous, if you were them, is it what you
would pay for you?
> satisfaction is
> low. There are no opportunities for advancement, and my work has
> become rote
> and boring, and my attempts to branch out have been quashed. The
> management philosophy is one of pigeon holing.
Treat this as a new situation...forget what was before...this is now.
it appears that they are thinking of themselves as a new company and
have learned something...they might be a GOOD new company now.
> more opportunity for advancement as the company grows. Of course, I
> could also get laid off again. I would appreciate any thoughts.
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